Tools/Online Modernization Guide

The VTAM Multiple Session Manager allows users to manage multiple 3270 sessions within a single screen. The Online CICS Map Generation Facility is used to design CICS Basic Mapping Support (BMS) screens. The CICS/VSE CRT Screen Print Facility enables printing of CICS screen contents.

These tools are designed for z/VSE and VSEn environments, focusing on 3270 terminal management, CICS screen design, and screen printing capabilities within those specific operating systems.

The VTAM Multiple Session Manager enhances productivity by allowing users to work with multiple sessions simultaneously. The CICS Map Generation Facility streamlines screen design, and the screen print facility aids in debugging and documentation.

The VTAM Multiple Session Manager likely uses VTAM APIs for session management. The CICS Map Generation Facility interacts with CICS BMS services. The Screen Print Facility uses CICS terminal control commands.

The architecture involves components interacting within the z/VSE or VSEn environment, leveraging VTAM for session management and CICS for application services. Specific component names are dependent on the tool's implementation.

Configuration files are used to define session parameters, screen layouts, and print settings. The exact format and location of these files depend on the specific tool.

These tools improve developer efficiency by streamlining screen design and management. They also reduce operational overhead by simplifying session handling and providing screen printing capabilities.

By centralizing session management and screen design, these tools can reduce the need for specialized expertise and training, leading to cost savings.

The tools enhance application development and maintenance by providing specialized functions for screen design and terminal management within the CICS/VSE environment.

Security is dependent on the underlying z/VSE and CICS security mechanisms. These tools leverage existing authentication and authorization frameworks.

Access control is managed through CICS and z/VSE security features. Specific access control models depend on the configuration of the underlying systems.

Audit logging is provided by CICS and z/VSE. These tools integrate with the existing logging facilities to record relevant events.

These tools are administered through CICS and z/VSE system administration interfaces. Configuration files are used to customize the behavior of each tool.

Monitoring is performed using CICS and z/VSE monitoring tools. The tools generate logs that can be analyzed to identify issues.

User management is handled through CICS and z/VSE security administration. User profiles and permissions are defined using the standard system utilities.